Accounting is more than an information system that measures the performance of a business. It is the “language of business.” Just as in any other culture, knowing the language is key to success in the business world. That is the value of earning your degree in accounting.
Program Overview
CUC offers two accounting degrees: a bachelor of arts in accounting and a bachelor of science in business administration with emphasis on accounting. Both degrees will prepare you as a confident, ethical business leader. Our rigorous but flexible degree programs build your critical knowledge of business and industry issues.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing studentswith a well-rounded learning experience by using the latesttechnology, stressing the importance of integrity and engaging students with real-world business scenarios and hands-on learning exercises.
The accounting programs at CUC are designed to prepare graduates for success in the current business environment and to give them the tools to grow into strong, confident, ethical leaders in their field in the future.
General Course Information
The bachelor of arts in accounting is for students who want a broad liberal arts foundation with an emphasis in business. The bachelor of science provides a more intensive business core.
The bachelor of arts degree in accounting requires 51 semester hours of study. Students in both degree tracks take required courses in accounting, economics, statistics, intermediate accounting, ethics, finance, marketing, auditing and business law courses.
The bachelor of science degree requires 57 semester hours of study. Students will be able to select electives from courses such as individual tax accounting, advanced business law and operations and project management.
For details about required courses (BA), (BS) and course descriptions, please visit our online catalog pages.
Opportunities
Concordia’s “supervised work experience” offers opportunities for students to receive academic credit while gaining practical work experience in the accounting field. The campus’ location, as well as the proximity of public transportation, opens up a number of exciting internship and networking opportunities with everything from large corporations to small start-up firms in Chicago, the vibrant Oak Park and River Forest communities and other nearby suburbs.
In addition, annual events like the Business Leaders Networking Event and organizations like the Concordia Business Club link concepts learned in the classroom to the business community through educational opportunities, professional events and real-world experiences. Business Club members benefit from networking, speakers who help with financial future and job placement, leadership development and more. Students also have the option to study abroad, where they can learn about other cultures’ approaches to business in a memorable and hands-on way.
Some of the companies recently hiring CUC students include:
Abbott Laboratories • Allstate Insurance • Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Chase Bank • Chicago Park District • Chicago Police Department • Coca-Cola • Chicago Symphony Orchestra • Children’s Memorial Hospital • Coca-Cola • IBM Global • Liberty Mutual Insurance • Lucent Technologies • Marriott Hotels • Mayo Clinic